Bootleggers 7v7 New Orleans tryout/preseason 15U eye-catchers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the spring nonscholastic/travel 7-on-7 season approaches, Prep Redzone Louisiana will preview some of the state's student-athletes to watch this spring with a series of tryout eye-catchers and names to know for the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wrapping up the run through the Louisiana Bootleggers' regional tryouts will be the particularly strong turnout for the New Orleans area, including 10 talented 15U players below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/bootleggers-7v7-new-orleans-tryout-preseason-18u-eye-catchers/">Click here for more notes on 18U standouts from the event</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bootleggers are the state's — and one of the country's —&nbsp;longest-tenured organization of its kind, going back 15 years, and feature a handful of regional/metro teams that filter up to the statewide "national" team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(<em>Note: The scout/writer accepted a position this winter coordinating the roster selection of this organization's national teams.</em>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='469475' first='Jaylan' last='Ash'] — 6-0, 145 WR — Archbishop Rummel (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tall, lean Rummel athlete was one of the top receivers at the event in any age group with a confident, competitive mentality to attack even older defenders with his combination of wide catch radius, athleticism and ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='751777' first='Sy'our' last='Ferrell'] —&nbsp;6-1, 175 WR — Bonnabel (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the bigger targets among the 15U group, Ferrell made a variety of catches on plays downfield, through and over contact and on well-executed comebacks on which he created space with his quick breaks and use of his body positioning against defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237643' first='Joe' last='Henderson'] — 5-9, 130 DB — East St. John (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats' young nickel/safety read, broke on and deflected several passes with his timing, quickness and long reach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='423247' first='Dylan' last='Henry'] —&nbsp;5-10, 165 DB —&nbsp;Mandeville (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='463125' first='Savoy' last='Guidry'] — 5-11, 160 DB — Holy Cross (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The pair of versatile, confident defensive backs played like veterans with their discipline and patience to appear always in position to </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1372189' first='Kenric' last='Johnson Jr.'] — 5-9, 150 ATH — Riverside Academy (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Boogie" was a standout as a versatile offensive weapon already this fall as an eighth-grader in Prep Redzone Louisiana's two chances to see his Rebels play. And, working on his home field, he was again among the top performers not only as a smooth, sure-handed receiver, but also a quick, confident, vocal and versatile defensive back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401753' first='Drake' last='Mason'] —&nbsp;6-1, 210 LB — John Curtis (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As challenging as spring 7-on-7 can be for true linebackers, the Patriots' sophomore had a notably strong showing with his movement in space, navigating the traffic around him and consistently making plays on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='942208' first='Mason' last='Moore'] — 5-10, 160 DB/ATH — Central (Baton Rouge) (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another versatile athlete, Moore transitioned smoothly from a great freshman campaign as a running back and corner to a great day of work at safety. His feel and timing on the back end of the defense were among the biggest highlights of the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='723530' first='Ashton' last='Stark'] — 5-9, 150 WR — Lutcher (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldogs' young standout has enough size to go with his quickness, athleticism and skillset to make plays from anywhere on the field, working himself consistently free from a variety of defensive backs and showing the ability to make tough, contested catches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710973' first='Dwain' last='Swilley'] | 6-3, 190 RB/DB | Riverdale (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even in joint 15U/18U action, the Scottish Rebels' sophomore stood out physically with his big, physical build flying around the field. Swilley moved well at his size and made multiple catches downfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->